Scott Foldenauer Named Controller For Chore-Time
Scott Foldenauer Named Controller For Chore-Time
County Wrestles With Unpredictable Funding
While Kosciusko County's expenses keep going up, its revenues keep dropping. And because of its financial situation, while the county will be able to continue to pay its employees next year, they may not get a raise. County auditor Sue Ann Mitchell said county employees did get a 2.5 percent raise this year, however, while employees in other counties did not. "The county just got to a point where the other counties were last year.We're not broke.We have the money to function," she said. Several large expenses have put the county into financial constraints.First, there's been a large increase in the county employees' health insurance - $600,000 more than last year.Secondly, the county received notice that it has to pay 5 percent toward each employee's Public Employees Retirement Fund instead of 4.25 percent. "That's another large increase," Mitchell said.The county employs almost 300 people.
3 Face Federal Charges
SOUTH WHITLEY - Three people were arrested at Whitley Manufacturing Friday morning on federal charges of misusing Social Security numbers.
Orthoworx
Editor, Times-Union:Kosciusko County is very fortunate to be the Orthopedic Capital of the World. Congratulations and job well done to Dr. Ron Manahan, Grace College; Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation; leaders of the orthopedic industries and everyone involved in securing the $7 million dollar Lily grant to fund OrthoWorx.This community will benefit greatly from Lily's generous commitment and we wanted to take this opportunity to publically recognize those that were instrumental in securing this grant which will be used to build a better Kosciusko County.Joni Truex, Executive OfficerDaniel Schlatter, President of the BoardBuilders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties
Mutual Federal Buys Local Bank Accounts
MUNCIE - MutualFirst Financial Inc., the holding company of Mutual Federal Savings Bank, announced Friday that Mutual Federal has entered into an agreement to purchase the deposits and certain loans owned by First Financial Bank and serviced by Community First Bank and Trust in Warsaw. "The acquisition of these deposits and loans enables us to increase our customer base in the Kosciusko County market," said Dave Heeter, chief executive officer of MutualFirst and Mutual Federal. Transfer of the ownership of these account relationships will take place following receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.It is anticipated the transaction will be finalized by the end of August.
Jefferson Elementary Out-Walks Leesburg
Jefferson and Leesburg schools challenged each other to a walking contest.
Elkhart S.S. Not Available Tuesday
Due to lack of staff, the Elkhart Social Security Office  will not be at Senior Services, 800 N. Park Ave., Tuesday.
Zimmer Has Top Offer For Centerpulse
LONDON - Smith & Nephew PLC today walked away from its takeover battle with Zimmer Inc.for Switzerland's Centerpulse AG by refusing to increase its offer. Zimmer said today it has noted today's announcement from Smith & Nephew.Ray Elliott, chairman, president and CEO of Zimmer, said, "We understand that the formal process still has several weeks to run, but we are pleased that our offer remains the superior one and that Centerpulse has indicated it will recommend the higher offer to its shareholders.We believe that the terms of our offer represent a compelling opportunity to maximize the value for shareholders of Zimmer, Centerpulse and InCentive by creating the No.1 pure-play global orthopedics company.We look forward to pursuing the next steps in the process as soon as practical."Zimmer stock was up $1.85, to $49.14 at 11 a.m.today.
Local Orthopedic Firms React To Health Care Bill
On Sunday night, one of the final steps in health care reform took place as a bill passed through the House of Representatives.
Zoning Board Files Suit Against 2 Property Owners
Two property owners are facing separate lawsuits from the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals for allegedly violating the county zoning ordinances.
Crash Victim's Dad Sues Bar
The father of a Kosciusko County man killed in a car accident in May 2004 recently filed a lawsuit against the bar that served his son alcohol. Larry R.Krygowski filed suit against Stimmelators Gentlemen's Club, Samuel Stimmel and Tracy Stimmel, alleging his son, Jason Krygowski, and another man, Jamin Dilley, were served excessive amounts of alcohol that led to a fatal car accident May 29, 2004.
21st Century Foundation Gives Ivy Tech $250,000 For Campus Land
Ivy Tech Community College's dream of creating a campus of its own came $250,000 closer to reality Thursday when a check in that amount was presented by Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation.
County Approves Bond Issue for Trupointe TIF Road Improvements
Kosciusko County Council approved $500,000 Thursday for the widening of North CR 100E, as well as a bond issue which will see the money repaid.
County Declared Disaster Area
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed a new executive order that declared Kosciusko County a disaster area due to flooding that began two weeks ago.
